South Bruce Grey Health Centre’s High School Co-op Program offers focused opportunities in which students are primarily assigned to one department, and have opportunities to shadow in other departments to gain a broader understanding of the variety of roles in a health care facility. Students and staff members work together to ensure all participants gain maximum benefit from the program.
Students have the opportunity to:
- Experience hands-on learning
- Apply their classroom learning
- Gain insights into the day-to-day responsibilities and happenings of the department
- Develop essential skills and habits that are required in the workplace
- Gain valuable experience to help build a resumé for post-secondary programs and future employment
Co-op options include:
- Nursing: Emergency and Inpatient Care
- Diagnostic Imaging: X-Ray, Ultrasound, Echocardiography and Respiratory Therapy
- Facilities: Electrical, Plumbing, HVAC and General Maintenance
Additional Shadow Opportunities (Depending on availability):
- Physiotherapy
- Laboratory
- Day Surgery
Application Process:
- Contact, or have your co-op teacher contact, the Volunteer & Human Resources Coordinator with area and site(s) of interest
- Submit a cover letter and resumé explaining why you are interested in a co-op placement
- Participate in a brief interview
- It is recommended that students submit transcripts to accompany their applications
Requirements:
- Completion of grade 11 required
- Nursing: Biology and Chemistry
- Diagnostic Imaging: Biology, Physics, Chemistry and Math
- Facilities Rotation: Interest in the area
What you will need to do before starting your co-op placement:
- Complete a Health Review and submit to Occupational Health (Includes a Tuberculosis test and any appropriate laboratory tests or immunizations that may be necessary to be in hospital)
- Review or complete and return all documents, policies and procedures in the Student Welcome Package
- Participate in an Orientation and Training session (in-person or virtual)
For more information, please contact:
Danielle Pillon, Volunteer and Human Resources Coordinator
(519) 370-2400 ext. 2258
dpillon@sbghc.on.ca